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Carving out clear jurisdictions for the SEC and CFTC may ease investor concerns over ambiguous securities laws. The long-awaited White House report on cryptocurrency policy recommendations may bring an end to years of regulatory uncertainty for digital asset companies, many of which have struggled with unclear guidance regarding securities laws. US President Donald Trump’s Working Group on Digital Assets released its crypto policy report on Wednesday, outlining recommendations on market structure, banking regulations and methods to bolster the US dollar’s dominance through stablecoins and crypto tax laws. One of the report’s key proposals is a division of responsibilities between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The CFTC will gain authority over spot crypto markets, addressing longstanding concerns about overlapping or conflicting enforcement. Read more

Bitcoin tries to recover from its trip below $112,000 as BTC price volatility keeps the market in a state of flux. Bitcoin (BTC) starts the first full week of August at a crossroads as market nerves combine with a BTC price bounce. After bouncing from three-week lows, BTC price action is fielding mixed targets with bigger August volatility expected. The market environment is now fundamentally different from Bitcoin’s old all-time highs from January, analysis says. Read more

The Japanese company's purchase takes its total holdings to more than $1.78 billion in value.

CACEIS acquired a minority stake in French fintech Kriptown to support tokenized exchange Lise and simplify SME listings.

Binance has opened bitcoin options writing to all users, responding to increased retail demand for advanced trading tools.

Traders are increasingly seeking downside protection in Coinbase options.

In July, crypto exchange markets valued the top 8 US dollar stablecoins by market cap at over $245.4 billion. That goes to show how far the blockchain market has developed in the modern financial industry.

Geneva, Switzerland – August 3, 2025 –  Justin Sun, founder of TRON, successfully completed a historic journey to space aboard Blue Origin’s 14th human spaceflight and the 34th flight for the New Shepard program. With the successful completion of this mission, Sun becomes the youngest Chinese-born commercial astronaut and the first entrepreneur from the cryptocurrency […] The post Justin Sun Makes History as Youngest Chinese Commercial Astronaut with Blue Origin’s NS-34 Spaceflight appeared first on CryptoSlate.

South Korean banks are rushing to prepare crypto and stablecoin-related business plans, with some of the country’s biggest lenders finally set to enter the crypto fray. The post South Korean Banks Scramble to Ready Crypto Biz Plans Ahead of Regulatory Reforms appeared first on Cryptonews.

Making the US energy grid more resistant to shocks and maximizing grid uptime is central to the Trump administration’s AI strategy. Blockchain technology can help modernize the US electrical grid by marshaling human labor and stranded resources to create decentralized energy infrastructure, according to Cosmo Jiang, a general partner at venture capital firm Pantera. “All of civilization from the beginning of time has been built on the coordination of incentives, and blockchain is just a new way to incentivize people in a decentralized way that wasn't possible before,” Jiang told Cointelegraph in an interview.  The VC explained that companies in the gig economy have devised ways of allowing people to monetize their free time and resources outside of their normal working hours through freelance commitments. Blockchain can tap into this by coordinating unused infrastructure, labor, and resources to build out a decentralized energy grid, Jiang said:  Read more

The 84-month ruling was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg.

Ethereum slips 13% after a strong rally, but a $300M whale buy hints at confidence. Will ETH correct further or rebound toward new highs? The post Ethereum Price Prediction: Post-Rally 13% Drop – Is ETH Eyeing Deeper Correction or New Highs? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Tron founder said it has been a long-time dream to travel to space and reflected on the fragility of the planet following his return. Justin Sun, founder of the layer-1 Tron blockchain network, returned safely from a commercial spaceflight on Saturday, alongside five other crew members aboard Blue Origin mission NS-34. The other crew members included the founder of venture capital firm Alpha Funds, J.D. Russell, entrepreneur Gökhan Erdem, real estate investor Arvi Bahal, meteorologist Deborah Martorell, and philanthropist and teacher Lionel Pitchford.  Sun placed a $28 million bid for a seat aboard Blue Origin spaceflight NS-34 in 2021 and won the first reservation for the scheduled mission. Read more

Bitcoin’s volatility has been declining but remains higher than traditional assets, making it attractive for income generation but risky for institutions seeking stability.

Canadian teen Cameron Redman sentenced for $37M Bitcoin SIM-swap heist and X hacks, ordered to pay $308K in fines and restitution.

Ripple’s price is experiencing a pullback after an impulsive rally that began in June. As both the USDT and BTC pairs are now showing signs of bearish momentum, investors are cautiously looking to see if the available support levels can hold and prevent a full-on reversal. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The USDT Pair On the […]

Bitcoin came under notable selling pressure following heightened geopolitical concerns stemming from the escalating conflict between Russia and the United States over nuclear threats. Despite the bearish momentum, the cryptocurrency has now reached a key support zone, expected to hold in the short term. Technical Analysis By ShayanMarkets The Daily Chart After a prolonged consolidation […]

Despite strong YoY growth, Kraken's QoQ metrics dipped due to historically slower seasonal trading in Q2.

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Hands up if you’ve heard of Luckycoin. If it sounds familiar, you’re either an industry OG since the days of the Silk Road and […] The post Anonymous creators, storybook slumbers, and a Marvel-style villian: Luckycoin’s stranger-than-fiction journey appeared first on CryptoSlate.

From Mafia and Madden to Metal Gear and Shinobi, this month is a full-on revival tour for some of gaming’s greatest franchises.